The fair will offer important information for seniors. Photo courtesy of Freda Mohr Center website

MELROSE—An informational senior health fair will be held on Fairfax Avenue near Melrose on Thursday, May 23. Seniors and non-seniors are encouraged to attend to learn valuable information about dealing with aging and to receive useful health tips.

For seniors who attend, there will be a chocolate tasting, a lecture on improving driving skills, and tutorials on how to lift and carry items safely to avoid causing injury. Seniors will also have the opportunity to have their blood pressure taken, there vision tested, and their posture examined. Senior attendees will also be able to learn about good dental hygiene.

The senior health fair will take place at 330 North Fairfax Avenue at the Freda Mohr Center. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Those interested in attending or those who know of anyone who would like to attend can call 323-937-5900 for more information and to make a reservation.